NSK-Warner K.K. Wins the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Excellent Greening Commendation
NSK-Warner K.K. (NWC: Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; President and CEO: Sakae Kuwashiro) today announced that it has won the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Excellent Greening Commendation at the 34th National Green Factory Promotion Competition, hosted by the Japan Greenery Research and Development Center.
NWC is a joint venture between U.S.-based BorgWarner Inc. and NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama), specializing in manufacturing parts for automobile automatic transmissions (AT) with an integrated system from R&D to production, boasting a high share in one-way clutches, and friction material related products. This company is actively involved in contributing to society through high-quality manufacturing that improves automobile efficiency.
This award was presented for a greenery initiative that focused on joining NWC with the natural tree groups and forest in the neighboring mountains and forests, and planting azaleas on the eastern and northern sides of the plant grounds as a place to relax for area residents and those who use the nearby athletic park. Other factors were also taken into consideration such as employee planting activities around the plant, volunteering in local initiatives, clean-ups, No Car Day at the plant, and enthusiastic training of employees through environmental conservation activities. NWC also actively contributes to local activities such as inviting local residents to the summer festival held at the plant.
NWC Headquarters
(From left)Sakae Kuwashiro, President & CEO, NSK-Warner K.K.,
Yukihiko Natsume, Manager, General Affairs & Human Resources Group, Administration Dept., NSK-Warner K.K.
The National Green Factory Promotion Competition actively drives greening activities at factories with an award for promoting environmental conservation efforts, with this marking the 34th competition. The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Excellent Greening Commendation recognizes factories that show notable results in their efforts to maintain the environment in and outside factory grounds.
Award Overview
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Excellent Greening Commendation
The NSK Group’s products have the special characteristic of aiding the smooth functioning of a wide range of machinery, and they support the reliability, safety, and energy efficiency of the machines into which they are incorporated. NSK products are widely used in many different products, such as automobile parts, household appliances, Shinkansen and other railway vehicles, steelmaking equipment, wind turbines, elevators, airplanes, and satellites.
The NSK Group participates in a variety of activities such as initiatives for creating environmentally friendly products, global warming countermeasures, measures for resource conservation and recycling, reducing use of environmentally harmful substances, and biodiversity conservation in order to protect the global environment, as declared in its Mission Statement.
As Japan's first bearings manufacturer, NSK has a history spanning nearly a century. As one of the world's leading bearings manufacturers, NSK contributes to industrial development globally by quickly and accurately meeting the diverse needs of customers around the world. Based on the theme of “Motion & Control” as the cornerstone of its business operations, the Group develops and provides steering and other automotive parts as well as precision and parts products in addition to bearings.
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